MBSE Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Leidos; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,150 - 153,925; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense technology company is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to support operations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The successful candidate will research foreign satellite systems, develop complex simulations, and require strong skills in Model Based Systems Engineering and SysML. This role offers a salary range from $85,150 to $153,925.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 4+ years of experience in a related field, or 2+ years with a Master's.
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.

Responsibilities

• Research foreign satellite and C4ISR air systems.
• Assess capabilities of foreign space systems.
• Produce simulations of space and air vehicles.

Skills

MBSE

SysML diagramming

Aerospace C4ISR systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Cameo System Modeler

IBM Rhapsody

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Overview

Leidos is hiring a Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) Modeling and Simulation Engineer with an active DoD TS/SCI clearance to support NASIC and NSIC at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

We need an engineer with experience developing space and counter-space models, air models, and simulations in support of intelligence analysis objectives. The engineer will design, develop, test, and document systems and networks in SysML Cameo System Modeler. Candidates must have MBSE and SysML diagramming skills and knowledge in aerospace C4ISR systems. The qualified candidate must be able to work independently and have effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research foreign satellite and C4ISR air systems.
• Assess capabilities of foreign space systems and C4ISR air systems.
• Incorporate space and air models or components or entire vehicles into current modeling environment.
• Produce high confidence answers to problems of interest on space and air systems.
• Produce large scale/reverse engineered system simulations of space and air vehicles.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 4+ years of experience or MS in related field and 2+ yrs of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience in SysML diagramming tools (Cameo System Modeler, IBM Rhapsody, etc.).
• Basic understanding of aerospace C4ISR systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to work individually and with teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working at NASIC and NSIC with Intelligence Community models, all-source analysis, radars, aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, MATLAB, Simulink, and Simulink Coder.

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Original Posting

September 18, 2025

Pay Range

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.